Paprikas' Csirke

    

      This is another of my 'first timers'.  I made this as a 'Cook's Choice' meal during my bachelor time in Missouri, this time on Easter Sunday.  I've eaten this it once in Toledo, OH at the world-famous Tony Packo's; creamy and tasty.  Perhaps the most famous and beloved of all the Hungarian dishes, this Chicken Paprikash is delicious.  Chicken Paprikash represents the very best of Hungarian Cuisine.  It features chicken in an unforgettably rich, flavorful creamy paprika infused sauce.  It may require some moderation as to the amount of paprika you use, depending on your tastes.  I substituted smoked paprika in mine. 

2 Tbsp. butter

3 pounds chicken pieces, bone in and skin on.

2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 Roma tomatoes, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

3/4 Tbsp. Sweet Hungarian Paprika, 

2 cups fat free chicken broth

1 1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

3 Tbsp. flour

3/4 cup sour cream @ room temp

1/4 cup whipping cream, half n half or evaporated milk

      Heat the butter in a heavy pot and brown the chicken on all sides.  Transfer chicken to a plate.  In the same oil add the onions and fry until golden brown.  Add the garlic and tomatoes and bell pepper.  Fry another 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in the paprika, salt, and black pepper.  Do this when pan is not heated as paprika tends to become bitter when overheated.  

Brown the chicken thighs

Brown the onions, garlic, tomatoes, paprika, and peppers

      Return the chicken to the pot and place it back over the heat.     Pour in the chicken broth.  The chicken should be mostly covered.  Bring it to a boil.  Cover and reduce the heat to a medium low and simmer for 40 minutes.  Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate.

Simmering the chicken and spices for 40 minutes

      Stir in the flour cream mixture in the sauce, whisking constantly to a smooth paste.  Bring it to a simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens.  Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Simmering the final sauce

       Return the chicken to the sauce and simmer to heat throughout.  Serve chicken and some sauce with noodles or Spaetzle.  It is delicious!

Chicken Paprikash and Spaetzle

"My family is usually the first guinea pigs to try out my new recipes"

James William Middleton

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